Fluorinated 3-ketoglutaroyl halides and polymers therefrom

ABSTRACT

Compounds having the formula:   &lt;IMAGE&gt;   where X is F or Cl, a process for the preparation of such compounds, addition copolymers of such compounds with other ethylenically unsaturated monomers, the process of preparation of such copolymers, and derivatives of such copolymers obtained by reaction of the acid halide groups and other compounds.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

This invention relates to certain fluorinated acid halides of3-ketoglutaric acid, to polymers therefrom, and to reaction products ofsaid polymers.

2. Relation to Prior Art

Copolymers of ethylenically unsaturated compounds and polyfluoroketonesof the type ##STR2## are disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 3,342,777 to Howard,where X and X', independently, may include F, Cl, perfluoroalkyl,ω-halo- and ω-alkoxy-perfluoroalkyl substituents.

Ketodiethers of the type ##STR3## are known in U.S. Pat. No. 3,988,537,as is the hydrolysis of --CF₂ OR groups to --CO₂ R, and the conversionof ether groups --CF₂ OCH₃ to --COF by the action of SO₃, D. C. Englandet al, J. of Fluorine Chemistry 3, 63 (1973-74). Ketomonoesters of thetype ##STR4## (R=H, C₂ H₅), and their preparation by reacting adifluoroacetate with a trifluoroacetate, are also known, McBee et al, J.Am. Chem. Soc. 75, 3152 (1953) and 75, 4090 (1953).

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

This invention comprises fluorinated ketones having the formula O═C(CF₂COX)₂ where X is F or Cl, copolymers of these ketones which contain thechain segment ##STR5## where Y is --COOR; R is H, alkyl of 1 to 8 carbonatoms, cycloalkyl of 7 to 8 carbon atoms, phenyl, alkaryl of 7 to 8carbon atoms, an alkali metal, a metal of Group IIA or IIB, ammonium, orquaternary ammonium; --COF, --COCl, --CN, --CONH₂, --CONHR¹ where R¹ isalkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl of 7 to 8 carbon atoms, phenyl,alkaryl of 7 to 8 carbon atoms, --CH₂ NH₂, --CH₂ OH. Many of thesecopolymers are obtained by reacting the copolymer containing the acidhalide group with another compound. The copolymers of the invention areuseful for providing cure sites in elastomeric compositions, as metalprotective coatings, and in ionizable --COOH or --COOM forms, aselectrically conductive and water-wettable, dyeable resins.

DETAILS OF THE INVENTION

The fluorinated monomers of this invention are derivatives of3-ketoglutaric acid and have the formula O═C(CF₂ COX)₂ where X is F orCl. These compounds are prepared by reactingbis(2-alkoxytetrafluoroethyl) ketones with sulfur trioxide: ##STR6##where R¹ is, independently, H, CH₃, C₂ H₅, CH₂ CH₂ CH₃ or CH₂ CH₂ CH₂CH₃. Tetrafluoro 3-ketoglutaroyl fluoride may be converted to thecorresponding acid chloride by passage, in vapor form, over solidcalcium chloride

    O═C(CF.sub.2 COF).sub.2 +CaCl.sub.2 →O═C(CF.sub.2 COCl).sub.2 +CaF.sub.2,

and to diesters by alcoholysis

    O═C(CF.sub.2 COF).sub.2 +2ROH→O═C(CF.sub.2 COOR).sub.2 +2HF

Such diesters can also be prepared by contactingbis(2-alkoxytetrafluoroethyl) ketones with strong protic acids such asconcentrated sulfuric acid, as described in U.S. application Ser. No.850,593: ##STR7## Generally a mixture of 1-4 parts of concentratedsulfuric acid and 1 part of fluoroether are allowed to react untilexothermic reaction is complete; the product is isolated bydistillation.

Bis(2-alkoxytetrafluoroethyl) ketones are prepared fromtetrafluoroethylene, a dialkyl carbonate and a metal alkoxide asdescribed in U.S. Pat. No. 2,988,537 (Wiley) ##STR8## where R¹ is,independently, as defined above. Normally the above reactions proceedconcurrently, producing a mixture of compounds. The ketone may beseparated, e.g. by distillation, from the ester product before reactionwith SO₃. However, it has been found that the yield ofperfluoro-3-ketoglutaroyl fluoride is actually improved if a mixture ofcompounds as produced in the above reactions is reacted with SO₃.

Preparation of mixture of compounds requires the addition of one or twomoles of tetrafluoroethylene to a mixture of one mole of alkali metalalkoxide and one mole of a dialkyl carbonate in a dry (moisture-free),inert solvent such as tetrahydrofuran, diethyl ether, 1,2-dimethoxyethane and the like. Alkoxides of sodium are preferred, though otheralkali metals are also functional. Suitable alkoxides are those ofstraight chain aliphatic alcohols of up to seven carbon atoms,particularly the alkoxides of shorter chain alkanols of from 1 to 4carbon atoms such as methanol, ethanol, n-propanol and n-butanol.

Carbonate esters useful in the synthesis of the mixture of compounds arethose of straight chain aliphatic alcohols of up to seven carbon atoms,preferably those of alkanols of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms.

The reaction of SO₃ with bis(2-alkoxytetrafluoroethyl) ketones ormixtures thereof with 3-alkoxytetrafluoropropionates is normally carriedout using 1 to 10 mols of SO₃, preferably 1.5 to 4 mols of SO₃ perequivalent of --CF₂ OCH₃ groups in the ketone or ketone/propionatemixture. Reaction temperatures may be about 25° to about 150° C.,preferably 40° to 100° C.

Ketones of this invention, O═C(CF₂ COX)₂, undergo free radical initiatedcopolymerization by the method described in U.S. Pat. No. 3,342,777(Howard) with one or more ethylenic compounds selected from among thefollowing: tetrafluoroethylene, chlorotrifluoroethylene,1,1-dichlorodifluoroethylene, vinylidene fluoride, vinyl fluoride,trifluoroethylene, ethylene, hexafluoropropylene, perfluoromethylvinylether, bromotrifluoroethylene, methyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate,vinyl acetate and acrylonitrile.

Copolymerization of these formula ketons with one or more ethyleniccomonomers, is initiated by free radicals derived from any suitablesource, particularly organic peroxides such asperfluoropropionylperoxide, benzoyl peroxides, persulfates orazonitriles. Perfluoropropionyl peroxide is a preferred initiator.Initiator concentration is determined by the nature of the initiatorused, the nature and reactivity of the comonomers, and the desiredpolymer molecular weight. Perfluoropropionyl peroxide is normally usedat concentrations of about 0.01 to 1 mol %, preferably 0.05 to 0.3 mol%. Reaction is carried out in an oxygen-free atmosphere, with either aninert solvent such as 1,2,2-trichloroethane or1,2,2-trichloro-1,1,2-trifluoroethane or without added solvent, atpressures and temperatures determined by the nature and reactivity ofthe comonomers and the desired product composition. A pressure reactoris used with low-boiling monomers.

The present invention also includes the copolymers obtained bypolymerizing the ketones containing side chain acid halide functionswith ethylenic compounds. Such copolymers consist essentially ofrecurring units of at least one ethylenic compound in a ratio of about1:1 to about 20:1 to recurring units of ##STR9## where X is defined asabove.

Acid halide functions in the polymers of this invention may be partiallyor completely hydrolyzed by water or aqueous alkali to carboxylic acidgroups; e.g. ##STR10## The acid halide functions may also be convertedby alcoholysis into ester functions ##STR11## Use of polyhydricalcohols, such as ethylene glycol, results in cross-linked, intractablestructures (Example 7). Some or all of the side chain --COOH groups oracid halide groups may be converted, by known methods, to derivativefunctions. Thus, the present invention provides novel copolymers whichcontain within the polymer chain segments of ##STR12## where Y is --COOR(R=H, alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms,phenyl, alkaryl of 7 to 8 carbon atoms, an alkali metal, a metal ofGroup IIA or IIB, ammonium or quaternary ammonium), --COF, --COCl,--CONH₂, --CONHR¹, where R¹ is alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, cycloalkylof 7 to 8 carbon atoms, phenyl, alkaryl of 7 to 8 carbon atoms, --CH₂NH₂, --CH₂ OH, or --CN.

The carboxylate salts (R=M) are obtained by treating the polymer in its--COOH or --CO₂ R forms with alkali metal or Group IIA or IIB metalhydroxides, carbonates, or salts of organic acids such as acetates,formates and the like; ammonium hydroxide or quaternary ammoniumhydroxide.

Primary amide functions (--CONH₂) are introduced by reacting the polymerin its acid halide or carboxylic ester form with concentrated aqueous orgaseous ammonia, e.g. ##STR13##

Substituted amide functions (--CONHR¹) are introduced by reacting thepolymer in its acid halide form with a primary amine, e.g. ##STR14##

Amine (--CH₂ NH₂) and alcohol (--CH₂ OH) functions can be introduced bycatalytic hydrogenation of the amide or nitrile, and ester formsrespectively; lithium aluminum hydride is a suitable reagent. Nitrile(--CN) functions are introduced by the dehydration of the amide(--CONH₂) groups with a suitable dehydrating agent such as P₂ O₅ orPOCl₃. Procedures for carrying out the above conversions are describedin organo-fluorine chemistry texts including Lovelace, Rausch &Postelnek "Aliphatic Fluorine Compounds", Reinhold Book Corp. (1958).

The polymers of this invention, depending on the choice of side chainfunctionality, are useful as curing agents for elastomeric compositions,water wettable dye sites for cationic dyes, metal protective coatings,ion-conductive materials; all are suitable for conversion to films andfibers. Polymers in the form of acid salts, particularly thecarboxylates of Zn⁺⁺ and Mg⁺⁺, are unusually tough, strong thermoplasticmaterials (Example 13).

SPECIFIC EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION

The following examples illustrate ways of carrying out the presentinvention. All parts and percentages are by weight unless otherwisestated.

EXAMPLE 1 Preparation of 3-Ketotetrafluoroglutaroyl Fluoride ##STR15##

A mixture (200 g, 1.20 equivalents of 1 (65%) and 2 (35%)) aboveprepared by the reaction of tetrafluoroethylene with dimethyl carbonatewas added dropwise with stirring to 80 ml (1.91 mol) of sulfur trioxidein a pot attached to a still. The rate of addition was controlled tomaintain a gentle reflux and when complete, the pot was heated todistill the contents. There was collected: 27 g (50%) of 3, b.p. 54° and77 g (70%) of 4, b.p. 82°. Compound 3 codistilled with a little SO₃ and4 with about an equal amount of the by-product methyl fluorosulfate.These contaminants were removed by passing the mixture over sodiumfluoride pellets at 400°/1 to 5 mm.

Compound 3 absorbed in the infrared at 1900 cm⁻¹ (C═O). The ¹⁹ F NMRspectrum was obtained with a Varian A56/60 spectrometer operating at56.4 MH_(z) ; chemical shifts are in ppm downfield from CFCl₃ asinternal standard: 20.3 ppm (multiplet, 2F) and -113.8 (multiplet, 4F).Elemental analysis was consistent with the formula C₅ F₆ O₃.

EXAMPLE 2 Preparation of 3-Ketotetrafluoroglutaroyl Fluoride ##STR16##

Surflur trioxide (100 ml, 191 g, 2.39 mol) was magnetically stirred in around-bottom flask fitted with a dropping funnel and reflux condenser. Amixture (135 g, 0.898 equivalents of 1 (24%) and 2 (76%)) was added at arate to maintain a gentle reflux. When addition was complete, thedropping funnel was replaced with a short still head and materialboiling up to 80° was collected. This material was then washed withconcentrated sulfuric acid to remove excess sulfur trioxide, and thenredistilled, b.p. 54°, yield, 53 g (67.5%).

EXAMPLE 3 Copolymers of 3-Ketotetrafluoroglutaroyl Fluoride andVinylidene Fluoride

A copolymer having the following formula was prepared: ##STR17##

A stainless steel shaker tube, dry and oxygen free was charged with anitrogen-purged solution consisting of 25 g OC(CF₂ COF)₂ (0.11 mol), 30ml of 1,1,2-trichlorotrifluoroethane (Cl₂ CFCF₂ Cl) and 0.3 gperfluoropropionyl peroxide as a 10% solution in Cl₂ CFCF₂ Cl. Afteradding 40 g CH₂ ═CF₂ (0.67 mol), the closed reactor was shaken at 35° C.The temperature suddenly increased to 56° C. momentarily and thepolymerization was resumed at 30°-38° C. for a total of 20 hrs. Theproduct was stirred with boiling water to remove solvent, excessmonomers, and to hydrolyze the acid fluoride group to carboxylic acid.The dried product (37 g) was hot pressed at 200° C. to a transparenteasily stretched strong film. Elemental analysis was consistent with theabove formula.

Neutral equivalent, at 683 and 341

Infrared,

Strong C═O at 1750 cm⁻¹

strong C--F at 1250-1110 cm⁻¹

OH, 3770 cm⁻¹

The polymer was very soluble in acetone from which a film was cast. Thefilm had these physical properties (6 samples):

Tensile (max) 1674±16 psi

Yield Elongation 19%

Modulus, 40, 964±2353 psi

The carbonyl band strength of hot pressed film was 108 absorbency %/mil.

EXAMPLE 4 Copolymer of 3-Ketotetrafluoroglutaroyl Fluoride and Ethylene

As in Example 3, a shaker tube was charged with 14 g OC(CF₂ COF)₂ and0.3 g benzoyl peroxide. The mixture was copolymerized with ethylene at85° C. under 300 atm ethylene pressure for 2 hours and under 500 atmethylene pressure for 7 hours. The total ethylene pressure drop duringpolymerization was 40 atm. The product was treated with boiling waterfor 2 hours to hydrolyze acid fluoride functions and dried at 110° C.under 0.5 mm pressure for one hour. The product (4 g) was soluble inaqueous sodium bicarbonate. Neutral equivalent was 153. Elementalanalysis was consistent with the formula: ##STR18## An infrared spectrumof a film hot pressed between NaCl plates, had the following absorptionsin keeping with the above structure:

Strong broad OH (for CO₂ H) at 3230-3125 cm⁻¹

Strong C--H 1725 cm⁻¹

C-F and C-O 1250-1150 cm⁻¹

C═O at 1725 cm⁻¹

EXAMPLE 5 Copolymer of 3-Ketotetrafluoroglutaroyl Fluoride andTetrafluoroethylene

A shaker tube was charged with 25 g (0.11 mole) OC(CF₂ COF)₂, 0.3 gperfluoropropionyl peroxide and 40 g (0.4 mol) tetrafluoroethylene.Polymerization was exothermic and the temperature rose to 53° C. wherethe pressure was 192 psi; when cooled to 35° C., the pressure dropped to150 psi; after 35 minutes the pressure was 60 psi, and after a further 9hours the pressure had declined to 21 psi. The air dried product wastreaded with boiling water for 3 hours to hydrolyze acid fluoridefunctions, and dried at 110° C. under 0.5 m for 3 hours; 36 g. Atranslucent film pressed at 100° C. (polymer was not fused) had, inaddition to C--F infrared absorption, broad OH of a COOH group at3100-3700 cm⁻¹ and C═O band at 1780 cm⁻¹ equal to 7.6 absorbency %/mil.

EXAMPLE 6 Copolymer of 1,5-Dimethyl-3-Ketotetrafluoroglutarate andVinylidene Fluoride ##STR19##

The procedure described in Example 3 was followed using 22 g of OC(CF₂COF)₂, 0.15 g of perfluoropropionyl peroxide and 50 ml of Cl₂ CFCF₂ Clas solvent. The mixture was heated at 35° C. for 17 hrs under a pressureof vinylidene fluoride; initial pressure was 165 psi; final pressure 120psi. A portion of the polymeric product was stepped in 100 ml ofmethanol for 2 days at room temperature. An exothermic reaction occurredwith liberation of HF. The polymer product was filtered and dried at110° C. under vacuum (0.5 mm Hg) for 3 hrs. Hot pressing at 190° C. gavea very strong, slightly elastomeric film. IR: v. weak band at 3650 cm⁻¹(carboxyl --OH); strong, single carbonyl band at 1770 cm⁻¹.

Copolymers of 1,5-dimethyl-3-ketotetrafluoroglutarate and vinylidenefluoride can also be prepared by directly polymerizing these twomonomers under similar conditions. Copolymers obtained directly or bymeans of esterification of the acid halide can be further reacted ifdesired, for example, hydrolyzed to acid groups, and converted to saltgroups--see Example 11.

EXAMPLE 7

A portion of the vinylidene fluoride/3-ketoglutaroyl fluoride copolymerprepared in Example 6 was steeped in ethylene glycol at 60° C. for 3hrs. An exothermic reaction occurred with liberation of HF. The polymerobtained after filtering and drying as in Example 6 would not melt flow,indicating a cross-linked structure resulting from glycolate formationof the type: ##STR20##

EXAMPLE 8 Copolymer of 3-Ketotetrafluoroglutaroyl Fluoride,Tetrafluoroethylene and Ethylene ##STR21##

The procedure of Example 3 was repeated using 4 g of OC(CF₂ COF)₂, 0.2 gof perfluoropropionyl peroxide, 40 g of tetrafluoroethylene, 11 g ofethylene and 50 ml of Cl₂ CFCF₂ Cl are solvent. Polymerization wascontinued for 10 hours at 35°-42° C.; initial pressure was 3.5 psi,final pressure 78 psi. The polymer product was hydrolyzed in boilingwater for 3 hours to convert --COF groups to --COOH, and dried. Yield,42 g. A film, pressed as in Example 3, was brittle. IR: strongabsorption at 2800-3500 cm⁻¹ (OH from --COOH); C═O absorbency 23%/mil.

EXAMPLE 9 Copolymer of 3-Ketotetrafluoroglutaroyl Fluoride,Tetrafluoroethylene and Vinylidene Fluoride ##STR22##

The procedure of Example 3 was repeated using 22 g of OC(CF₂ COF)₂, 0.1g of perfluoropropionyl peroxide, 25 g of tetrafluoroethylene, 16 g ofvinylidene fluoride and 40 ml of Cl₂ CFCF₂ Cl as solvent. Polymerizationwas continued for 10 hours at 35°-40° C.; initial pressure was 242 psi;final pressure 40 psi. After hydrolysis in boiling water and drying(yield 43 g), a pressed film was tough; IR: C═O absorbency 52%/mil.Inherent viscosity of the hydrolyzed polymer in acetone was 2.37.

EXAMPLE 10 Copolymer of 3-Ketotetrafluoroglutaroyl Fluoride,Hexafluoropropylene and Vinylidene Fluoride ##STR23##

The procedure of Example 4 was repeated using 22 g of OC(CF₂ COR)₂, 150g of hexafluoropropene, 26 g of vinylidene fluoride, 0.2 g ofperfluoropropionyl peroxide and 150 ml of Cl₂ CFCF₂ Cl as solvent.Polymerization time, 9 hours at 35° C. Initial pressure: 132 psi; finalpressure: 82 psi. After hydrolysis in boiling water and drying, apressed film was rubbery. Yield 57 g. IR: strong absorption at 2900-3500cm⁻¹ (OH from --COOH); C═O absorbency 30%/mil.

EXAMPLE 11 Copolymer of 3-Ketotetrafluoroglutaric acid (zinc salt) andVinylidene Fluoride

20 g of 3-ketotetrafluoroglutaric acid/vinylidene fluoride copolymerhaving neutral equivalent of 1470 and an inherent viscosity in acetoneof 0.653 was dissolved at 40° C. in 300 ml of acetone. To the stirred,filtered solution at 25° C., a solution of 2 g of zinc acetate Zn(O₂CCH₃)₂.2H₂ O in 40 ml of methanol was added. The solution viscosityincreased from water-like to that of mineral oil. The solvent wasremoved by vacuum evaporation and dried at 100° C.; yield, 15.3 g.

The product was swollen by acetone but not dissolved. A sample waspressed at 190° C. to give a tough, flexible film that after being drawnto four times its length, recovered to a three-fold extension with nofurther shrinkage. The IR spectrum showed the following differences fromthat obtained before treatment with zinc acetate. The carbonyl bandshifted to 1690 cm⁻¹ and a new, broad peak was present at 1570 to 1590cm⁻¹. The sharp OH peak at 3650 cm⁻¹ had disappeared and the 3150 cm⁻¹peak was weaker.

Another sample was heated at 190° C. for 2 minutes, then pressed at 1000psi for 1 minute into yellow-colored test bars and tested in duplicate.

    ______________________________________                                                  Tensile Initial   Elongation                                                  Strength                                                                              Modulus   (break)  (yield)                                            (psi)   (psi)     (%)      (%)                                      ______________________________________                                        Base polymer                                                                              3590      131,000    24    17                                                 3698      159,000    30    18                                     Zn salt     3431      126,000   314    11                                                 3505      112,000   172    18                                     ______________________________________                                    

EXAMPLE 12 Copolymer of 3-Ketotetrafluoroglutaric acid (anilide),Vinylidene Fluoride and Tetrafluoroethylene

A copolymer in the acid fluoride form was prepared as described inExample 9, using 44 g of OC(CF₂ COR)₂, 0.2 g of perfluoropropionylperoxide, 50 g of vinylidenefluoride, 40 g of tetrafluoroethylene and100 ml of Cl₂ CFCF₂ Cl as solvent. The mixture was polymerized at 35° C.for 8 hours. The product (35 g) was washed with Cl₂ CFCF₂ Cl to removeunreacted ketone, then suspended in 25 ml Cl₂ CFCF₂ Cl. 10 g of anilinewas added and the mixture was stored overnight. The pale yellow mixturewas filtered, washed with Cl₂ CFCF₂ Cl, then water, and dried. Asolution of the product in acetone was filtered; the polymer wasreprecipitated by slow addition of the solution to cyclohexane. Theproduct was dried at 110° C. and 0.5 mm pressure for 2 hours (yield, 3g), and pressed at 190° C. to give a strong, flexible, cold-drawablefilm that creased without cracking, Its IR spectrum had NH bands at 3420cm⁻¹ and 1610 cm⁻¹, a strong C═O band at 1725 cm⁻¹ (22 absorbency%/mil). Anal: Nitrogen, 0.58, 0.59%, corresponding to 3.8% by weight ofC₆ H₅ N< in the polymer.

We claim:
 1. Copolymers containing units having the formula: ##STR24##where X is selected from the class consisting of F and Cl, and unitsobtained by the addition polymerization of at least one compound of theclass consisting of tetrafluoroethylene, chlorotrifluoroethylene,1,1-dichlorodifluoroethylene, vinylidene fluoride, vinyl fluoride,trifluoroethylene, ethylene, hexafluoropropylene, perfluoromethylvinylether, bromotrifluoroethylene, methyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate,vinyl acetate and acrylonitrile.
 2. The copolymers of claim 1 in whichthe units obtained by the addition polymerization of at least onecompound of the class set forth are present in the copolymer in a ratioof about 1:1 to about 20:1 to the ##STR25## units.
 3. Copolymerscontaining units having the formula: ##STR26## where Y is selected fromthe class consisting of --COF, --COCl, --CN, --COOR, and --CONHR' whereR is H, alkyl of 1-8 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl of 7-8 carbon atoms,phenyl, alkaryl of 7 to 8 carbon atoms, alkali metal, a metal selectedfrom the Group IIA and IIB, ammonium, and quaternary ammonium, and R' isalkyl of 1-8 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl of 7-8 carbon atoms, phenyl,alkaryl of 7 to 8 carbon atoms, CH₂ NH₂ and --CH₂ OH, and units obtainedby the addition polymerization of at least one compound of the classconsisting of tetrafluoroethylene, chlorotrifluoroethylene,1,1-dichlorodifluoroethylene, vinylidene fluoride, vinyl fluoride,trifluoroethylene, ethylene, hexafluoropropylene, perfluoromethylvinylether, bromotrifluoroethylene, methyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate,vinyl acetate and acrylonitrile.
 4. The copolymer of claim 3 in whichthe units obtained by addition polymerization of at least one compoundselected from the class set forth are present in the polymer in a ratioof about 1:1 to about 20:1 to the ##STR27## units.
 5. A process for thepreparation of the copolymer of claim 1 which comprises combining themonomer ##STR28## where X is selected from the class consisting of F andCl, and at least one monomer selected from the class consisting oftetrafluoroethylene, chlorotrifluoroethylene,1,1-dichlorodifluoroethylene, vinylidene fluoride, vinyl fluoride,trifluoroethylene, ethylene, hexafluoropropylene, perfluoromethylvinylether, bromotrifluoroethylene, methyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate,vinyl acetate and acrylonitrile, in the presence of a free radicalinitiator.